Cleaning & Organizing
Dear Community,
Our tech team has launched updates to The Nest today. As a result of these updates, members of the Nest Community will need to change their password in order to continue participating in the community. In addition, The Nest community member's avatars will be replaced with generic default avatars. If you wish to revert to your original avatar, you will need to re-upload it via The Nest.
If you have questions about this, please email help@theknot.com.
Thank you.
Note: This only affects The Nest's community members and will not affect members on The Bump or The Knot.
Our tech team has launched updates to The Nest today. As a result of these updates, members of the Nest Community will need to change their password in order to continue participating in the community. In addition, The Nest community member's avatars will be replaced with generic default avatars. If you wish to revert to your original avatar, you will need to re-upload it via The Nest.
If you have questions about this, please email help@theknot.com.
Thank you.
Note: This only affects The Nest's community members and will not affect members on The Bump or The Knot.
Tips For Fixing a Musty-Smelling Washer
Don't despair if you're the victim of a less-than-fresh-scented front loader. Follow these tips for solving the problem.Leave the door open, or at least cracked, between loads.Only use HE detergents.Try running white vinegar through the machine at least once a month. If that's not doing the trick, bring in the big guns with oxygen bleach.Wipe down the rubber seal on your washer with diluted vinegar or oxygen bleach.Check to make sure the drain hose connection is tight and nothing is draining to the lint trap.Keep reading for more tips!Speaking of the lint trap, make a point to figure out where yours is on your machine, and add emptying the trap to your monthly cleaning routine.Since liquid fabric softener can often leave a residue on front loaders (and lead to mold buildup), forgo this step and opt for fabric sheets instead. (Or simply dry your clothes on the line for a super-fresh smell.)Some experts recommend lowering your detergent use . . . by up to three-quarters! Since HE detergent is so efficient, it's worth a try.If you're questioning the efficacy of your liquid HE detergent, opt for a powder HE detergent and see if there's any change.Still stumped? Try a product such as Smelly Washer or Affresh. Taken from http://www.casasugar.com/Tips-Fixing-Moldy-Mildew-Smelling-Washer-11122768
